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FL53 KLV

2003 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

84,442 mi
Last recorded84,442 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2021
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit108,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL53 KLV
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Fail 10 Sep 2021 84,442 miles

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated Both. (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis corroded within wheel arch area. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Rearmost shackle bush area. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill area. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Offside & nearside rearmost inner/outer sills. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Offside & nearside centre inner sills. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Both offside & nearside outer sills have areas of surface corrosion.

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Bottom ball joint dust cover deteriorated.

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis , within wheel arch area. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive From engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both. ()

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both. (1.2.1 (e))

Various other chassis areas have surface corrosion.

Pass 28 Sep 2020 82,960 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis area within wheel arch. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear leaf spring hanger box section. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Bottom ball joint dust cover perishing.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Various chassis areas have surface corrosion.

Fail 23 Sep 2020 82,942 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Rear leaf spring hanger box section. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis area within wheel arch. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear leaf spring hanger box section. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Bottom ball joint dust cover perishing.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Various chassis areas have surface corrosion.

Pass 30 Sep 2019 81,273 miles

Offside & nearside outer sills have corroded areas.

Oil leak, but not excessive From engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Various chassis areas have surface corrosion.

Pass 14 Sep 2018 78,514 miles

Aux drive belt frayed

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside outer sill corroded

Nearside rear wheel arch corroded

Offside Rear reflector damaged but not more than 50%

Offside outer sill corroded.

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Various chassis areas have surface corrosion

Fail 14 Sep 2018 78,514 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating both (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light lens broken (4.5.4 (a))

Aux drive belt frayed

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside outer sill corroded

Nearside rear wheel arch corroded

Offside Rear reflector damaged but not more than 50%

Offside outer sill corroded.

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Various chassis areas have surface corrosion

Pass 15 Sep 2017 75,600 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

auxillary drive belt is fraying

Fail 15 Sep 2017 75,600 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

auxillary drive belt is fraying

Pass 31 Oct 2016

Nearside Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear wheel arch corroding

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 28 Oct 2016

Fuel system component leaking possible injector seals/pipes (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 18 Sep 2015

Nearside Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

oil leak

Pass 18 Sep 2014 67,707 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 61,349 miles

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 17 Sep 2013 61,349 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 24 Sep 2012 56,186 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2012 56,097 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Sep 2011 49,622 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2010 42,899 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 8 Sep 2010 42,899 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Sep 2009 36,507 miles

front number plate damaged but readable at time of test suggest change

o/s front tyre large screw in inner tread to sidewall area possibly not repairable

Pass 15 Sep 2008 30,602 miles

slight damage front number plate

Fail 12 Sep 2008 30,599 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight damage front number plate

travel on parking brake not exsessive

Pass 13 Sep 2007 25,645 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 21,018 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Transit?

Based on 16,371,688 MOT tests across 1,454,648 vehicles.

68.7%
Pass Rate
7,998
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,454,648
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 551,926
Brake pipe excessively corroded 469,823
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 469,369
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 418,048
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 414,266
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FL53 KLV is a 2003 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2003 Ford Transit models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 108,242 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Transit fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 551,926 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FL53 KLV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Transit typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 23 years old, this Ford Transit is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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FL53 KLV is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 16 September 2003.

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